Law Firm Collections Specialist | AR & Negotiation Expert

Burnett Specialists; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established law firm in Uptown Dallas seeks an experienced Collections Specialist to join its accounting team. The role reports to the Director of Finance and Planning, focusing on managing client accounts, resolving balances, and supporting the firm’s collection efforts.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of law firm collections and AR experience, preferably with Elite 3E, and strong communication, negotiation, and organizational skills to maintain professional relationships with

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in collections and AR, preferably in law or professional services.
• Experience with Elite 3E accounting software preferred.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with attorneys and finance to manage collections.
• Identify overdue balances and develop collection strategies.
• Negotiate payments and set up payment arrangements with clients.
• Maintain positive client relationships during collection matters.
• Research and resolve billing discrepancies and overpayments/underpayments.
• Monitor accounts receivable and follow up on balances.
• Document client communications and collection activities.
• Improve collection processes with the finance team.
• Assist with additional accounting and collections tasks as needed.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Accounts receivable

Excel

Elite 3E

Organization

Education

Associate degree

Tools

Elite 3E

Job description

A well-established law firm in Uptown Dallas seeks an experienced Collections Specialist to join its accounting team. The role reports to the Director of Finance and Planning, focusing on managing client accounts, resolving balances, and supporting the firm’s collection efforts.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of law firm collections and AR experience, preferably with Elite 3E, and strong communication, negotiation, and organizational skills to maintain professional relationships with